Arki is a small
island. It has an area of 7 kmē. It is part of the
Dodecanese and situated north of
Lipsi (Leipsoi). Only about
60 people live here. Since it is almost impossible to get to
Arki there is literally no tourism. The only foreigners
you'll find here are adventurers with a backpack and
sometimes sailors that came here with their boat.

Most of the locals
live in the main village Arki. There is little to see and
hardly any decent beaches. The little chapel probably worth's
visiting but that's it. If you come here to hike the locals
will gladly help you out planning the route. Just ask in one
of the two tavernas.

Most of the locals
are fishermen. Arki now has electricity but no supermarket.
There is a little kiosk that sells some basic supplies and as
mentioned earlier two tavernas. The dishes are basic but
good, prices are average. As you can imagine ordering fish
isn't such a bad idea. Unlike other Greek islands fresh fish
means fresh and not imported from New Zealand. There are
about 20 rooms for rent in Arki. Prices might vary but 20
Euro is a good guess. Don't expect too much. Rooms are pretty
basic.

If Arki for your
liking is too crowded and big you can arrange with one of the
fishermen to bring you to Marati. The island is just
off the coast and it shouldn't cost more than 3 to 4 Euros to
get there. There is a restaurant on Marati that also rents
out rooms. You can count the locals with your fingers
(literally) and the beaches are better than on Arki. Go for
it!

There are few
ferries to Arki: Although the port is pretty big there
are only 1 to 3 ferries a week. They come from
Samos,
Rhodes,
Patmos or near by
Lipsi to Arki.